Ace Hardware
- 300 N. U.S. Highway 64
- Manteo
- (252) 473-1444
Ace Hardware sells everything for the home, garden and yard. Most people know Ace as a traditional hardware store, a place to find tools, paint, hardware and lawn and garden supplies. But you may not know that they also sell deck furniture, cleaning supplies, kitchen items, bathroom accessories, beach good, pet supplies, holiday decorations, grills, gifts, home accessories, art supplies, men’s Carhartt clothing and much more.
Fine Yarns at Kimbeeba and Fiber Arts Gallery
- 207 Budleigh Street
- Manteo
- (252) 473-6330
Kimbeeba is an amazing fiber arts supply center, classroom, weaving studio and gallery. The owner, Sybil, is an experienced artist who enjoys helping others and teaching classes in weaving, spinning, knitting, crocheting and fiber dyeing. Other classes will be offered here as well, such as glass-bead making, book-binding and more. In the store, Sybil offers specialty, novelty and fine yarns of all sorts as well as knitting and weaving supplies, books, patterns, needlepoint and cross-stitch supplies and lots of enthusiasm. In the gallery are finished fiber works by local artists and other artwork for sale. Kimbeeba is located beside the Pioneer Theatre.
Front Porch Cafe
- 300 U.S. Highway 64
- Manteo
- (252) 473-3160
Front Porch Café has been a popular beach-community coffee shop for years, and now they have a location on the main highway in Manteo. Enjoy a full espresso bar, with a wide variety of coffee drinks. They also have a great selection of teas, both loose and bagged. Pastries like croissants, muffins, cinnamon buns and cookies are baked fresh every day. This location has plenty of seating, free wireless Internet access and evening hours during the summer. They roast their own coffee and have a selection of whole bean or ground coffee to take home. They also carry a nice selection of coffee-related items (mugs, presses, etc.), great gifts and world music. Front Porch opens at 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 7 a.m. on Sunday.
Gallery 101
- 101 B Budleigh Street
- Manteo
- (252) 473-6656
Gallery 101 displays fine art and craft from local, regional and out-of-state artists. The focus is on ceramics, both functional designs and fine art pieces, but there are also paintings, art glass, blown glass, stained glass, turned wood, jewelry and photography, including works by local photographers. Owner Dee Isenhour is a potter, and her work is available here.
Kitty Hawk Kites
- 307 Queen Elizabeth Street
- Manteo
- (252) 473-2357
Kitty Hawk Kites sells all kinds of garments and gear for adventurous types — sunglasses, hats, clothing by Columbia and “Life is Good.” You’ll also find lots of Outer Banks T-shirts and sweatshirts. They have children’s clothes, sandals, kites, windsocks, flags, toys and tons of pirate stuff. You can pick up vacation necessities here like sun block, bug spray, batteries, film and disposable cameras. You’ll need a camera if you decide to take part in the recreational opportunities available on the island, like dolphin tours and parasailing. See Recreation.
Nancyware Pottery
- 402 Queen Elizabeth Street
- Manteo
- (252) 473-9400
This is the potter’s studio as well as her exhibit space, so you can often see her at work at the wheel. Nancy’s functional ceramics are made of high-fired stoneware that is dishwasher, microwave and oven safe including pie plates, colanders, dishes, tumblers, vases and spoon rests. She also makes odds-and-ends jars, beaded jewelry, small collectible mirrors and tile murals. Nancy can create personalized, special orders, which make great wedding gifts or wedding favors! Ceramics classes are offered in the off-season.
Nest
- Magnolia Market Square, across Queen Elizabeth Street from Tranquil House Inn
- Manteo
- (252) 473-5141
Refine the art of nesting at this Manteo shop, which offers goods for fine living. Nest carries an eclectic mix of home furnishings and tabletop accessories as well as ladies’ accessories including straw hats and bags by Flora Bella; handbags and espadrilles imported from France; lush cashmere; linen big shirts; hand-knit sweaters by Skifo; artisan jewelry by Dana Kellin, Michael Michaud, Viv & Ingrid and Wasabi, among others; niche fragrances, including Eau d’Italie, Côtè Bastide and Calypso; Kent of London grooming accessories; and imported soaps and home fragrances. Treat yourself to the most sumptuous of linens and loungewear by Bella Notte and Due by Matteo.
Silver Bonsai Gallery
- 905 S. U.S. Highway 64
- Manteo
- (252) 475-1413
Silver Bonsai Gallery features original art, hand-crafted jewelry and unique gifts. As you wander the gallery, bonsai garden and water garden, you’ll discover an impressive collection of fine arts and crafts by local, regional and national artists. Peek into the jewelry studio as owners Ben and Kathryn Stewart use heirloom-quality techniques to create their award-winning designs crafted from gold, platinum and silver. With more than 20 years of combined experience, Ben and Kathryn specialize in custom design, repair and restoration, and hand engraving. They are generous with their time and ideas and look forward to assisting you in finding the perfect creation to add to any collection.
Sleeping In, Ltd.
- 101 Fernando Street
- Manteo
- (252) 475-1971
Sleeping In, Ltd. is a luxurious shop filled with a little touch of a lot of things. You’ll find sleepwear and lingerie, fine linens, ladies’ clothing, designer-inspired jewelry, Vera Bradley bags and accessories, bath and body luxuries and wonderful gifts for that new baby. Of course, that is not all; stop in to discover more. It’s open Monday through Saturday.
Theraroma
- Phoenix Shops, 107-F Budleigh Street
- Manteo
- (252) 473-OILS (6457)
“Therapeutic essential oils are nature’s life-enhancing gifts from the plant kingdom, lending their restorative properties to the body, mind and spirit.” Firmly rooted in this philosophy, Theraroma offers a huge selection of pure, organic, wild-crafted essential oils and handmade therapeutic essential oil blends for health and pleasure. In addition, the shop offers home and car diffusers, books, jewelry, candles, home décor, fair-trade coffee and teas and much more. There’s even an Aroma Bar, where you can make your own signature scents for therapeutic lotions, massage oils, diffuser scents, bath salts and perfume. The owners embody the holistic lifestyle, and their store is a center for learning and a source of information about the local healing community.
400 Budleigh Street Antiques Mall
- 400 Budleigh Street
- Manteo
- (252) 473-9339
This Antiques Mall has 25-plus rooms of antiques offering furniture, vintage clothing, primitive items, glassware, collectibles, antique toys, kitchenware and just about anything else you can think of. The Antiques Mall is open year round, Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Beach’N Life
- 102 Sir Walter Raleigh Street
- Manteo
- (252) 475-1001
Beach ‘N Life is a bright and colorful store offering fun, beachy home and cottage decor and accessories. Outfit your home with flags, rugs, artwork, tin-ware geckos and frogs made in Haiti and much more. Outfit yourself with jewelry, Laurel Burch purses and jewelry, Anuschka purses from India, and Bandals, the flip-flops with interchangeable bands.
Broad Creek Fishing Center Ship Store
- 708 Harbor Drive, Wanchese Seafood Industrial Park
- Wanchese
- (252) 473-9991
Located in the Broad Creek Fishing Center and Marina, the ship store offers everything you need for a day of fishing. Pick up your snacks, beverages and ice here before heading out. They also stock boating accessories and maintenance supplies. Broad Creek offers a large selection of rods and reels, fishing lines, seasonal tackle and fresh and frozen bait. Don’t forget to check out their sunglasses, T-shirts, sweat shirts and hats.
Burnside Books
- 610 N. U.S. Highway 64
- Manteo
- (252) 473-3311
Burnside Books is often overlooked, tucked away as it is in the same building as Times Printing office supply store. But it’s worth seeking out. The bookstore sells both new and used books. Downstairs you’ll find the new books, with all sorts of special sections, including local topics and children’s books. Upstairs, you won’t believe the selection of used books.
Capt. Malc’s Market
- N.C. Highway 345
- Wanchese
- (252) 473-5525
When you see all the boats unloading fresh seafood at Wanchese harbor, you’re going to want to get your hands on some of it for yourself. This seafood market sells fresh shrimp, crab meat, clams, oysters, scallops and fish of all varieties. The market also sells steamed seafood to go plus an array of properly frozen seafood products from Wanchese Fish Company (perfect for packing on ice to take home). Capt. Malc’s is located next to Fisherman’s Wharf Restaurant, almost at the end of N.C. 345 in Wanchese.
Charlotte’s
- The Waterfront Shops, Queen Elizabeth Street
- Manteo
- (252) 473-3078
Charlotte’s is a women’s boutique selling fine apparel, jewelry and accessories. The very friendly staff will help select just the right clothing and the perfect accessories to pull it all together. If you’re looking for special outfits, evening wear or separates, Charlotte’s is the place to find them. Shoes and bags are also available. New in the store is Mimi’s Corner, offering fine baby gifts and fine children’s clothes. Charlotte’s is open Monday through Saturday.
Chesley Mall
- 210 S. U.S. Highway 64
- Manteo
This strip mall houses a variety of convenience and necessity stores. Advance Auto Parts, (252) 473-9449, offers supplies and parts for vehicles. Food-A-Rama, (252) 473-2924, is an IGA grocery store, Roanoke Island’s largest. It recently installed a RedBox video vending machine for those $1/night films. La Playa, (252) 473-3373, is a specialty grocery, market and bakery with items geared to Hispanic cooking. It’s a good place to pick up cold drinks, ice cream and popsicles, sweet baked goods and snacks. Family Dollar, (252) 473-1834, sells inexpensive clothing, house wares, cleaning supplies, toiletries, toys and items for the beach. Island Pharmacy, (252) 473-5801, is a locally owned pharmacy and old-fashioned drug store, which also houses the local Division of Motor Vehicles license plate office. Also in this strip mall are a U.S. Post Office, Liberty Tax, Always Stylin’ Hair Salon, a Subway sandwich shop and Top China (see Restaurants).
Christmas Shop and Island Gallery
- 621 S. U.S. Highway 64
- Roanoke Island
- (252) 473-2838
It smells, sounds, looks and feels like Christmas year round at The Christmas Shop, a Roanoke Island tradition since it opened in 1967. Inside you’ll find room after room after room of holiday-related ornaments and decorative items plus toys, collectibles, candles, flowers, souvenirs and lighthouses. Upstairs is a room dedicated to Halloween and autumn decor and collectibles. Plan to spend some time here, as the shop seems to go on forever. As you wander around you’ll eventually come to the Island Gallery, which features a variety of artwork, pottery, prints, paintings, jewelry and more, much of it by local artists. The General Store has an authentic, old-fashioned appeal, and its Candy Counter is a great place to reminisce with old-fashioned candies. You’ll find fudge from Outer Banks Fudge Company there as well. You’ll also find antiques and occasionally come upon Jeweler Ron Vick at work in the shop making his hand-crafted jewelry on site.
CVS Pharmacy
- Corner of the Nags Head/Manteo Causeway and U.S. Highway 64
- Manteo
- (252) 473-5056
CVS offers photo developing, and the pharmacy has a drive-through. The CVS store is open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day. The pharmacy is open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Dare County ABC Store
- 506 U.S. Highway 64
- Manteo
- (252) 473-3557
In North Carolina, liquor and fortified wines (greater than 17% alcohol by volume) are only sold in ABC package stores. The store is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. It is closed on Sundays.
Dare County Arts Council Gallery
- 104 Sir Walter Raleigh Street
- Manteo
- (252) 473-5558
This great little gallery showcases the work of Dare County Arts Council members and features a separate show in the back gallery monthly, beginning with a lively reception on the First Friday. You’ll find paintings, prints, pottery and jewelry. There are bins of local artists’ unframed art too. Check out the cool Art-o-mat machine where you can buy cellophane-wrapped packages of original artwork by North Carolina artists. The Dare County Arts Council is the place to get any information you need about the arts in Dare County.
Decoys by Nick Sapone
- 292 The Lane
- Wanchese
- (252) 473-3136
Local carver Nick Sapone welcomes visitors to his home/studio to have a look at his hand-crafted decoys. Sapone makes hunting-style decoys, as opposed to decorative decoys, in wood and in the traditional Outer Banks canvas style. Call ahead to make sure he’s there if you’re making a special trip to Wanchese just to see him.
Endless Possibilities
- 105 Budleigh Street
- Manteo
- (252) 475-1575
This shop offers a truly unique concept in creativity and fund-raising. The goods sold here — rugs, purses, pillows, boas and more — are hand-woven and handcrafted out of recycled clothing that was donated to local Outer Banks Hotline thrift shops. The creations are amazing, colorful and original. The shop also offers the work of talented artists on consignment. The knitters, jewelers and sculptors who display their wares here all work with other found or recycled materials. Proceeds of the goods go to Outer Banks Hotline, a local nonprofit organization, to help local women and families on the Outer Banks. Weavers are at work on the looms right in the store, and they welcome volunteer weavers. (They’ll teach you what to do.) You can also come in and pay a fee to make your own woven items. This is a great activity for young and old alike — just call ahead to check for loom availability.
Full Moon Art Gallery - Purely Island Art
- Corner of Queen Elizabeth and Sir Walter Raleigh
- Manteo
- (252) 473-6666
This one-of-a-kind gallery features the finest of local arts and crafts — by Outer Banks artists only. Sharon Enoch, co-owner of A Full Moon Café & Grill next door, is a restaurateur by day and a potter by night (though we’re sure those timeframes interchange!). You’ll find her beautiful porcelain pottery creations in this funky shop along with local handmade jewelry, fused glass vases, sea glass earrings, prints, cards, textiles, original watercolors and garden art. Support the local artists and take home a true treasure from the Outer Banks.
Hazy Art
- 107 Fernando Street
- Manteo
- (252) 473-8138
You never know what treasures you’re going to find Hazy Art, Faye Skakle’s art studio and shop on Fernando Street, so stop by often. On most any day, you’ll find Faye at work, but it’s hard to say what she’ll be creating — her found-object art from jetsam she discovers on the beach, jewelry, mobiles, candlesticks or some other surprise. She incorporates old buoys, shells and other found object to craft creations that have an organic feel. “I like being aware of what’s in your environment and what you can use,” Faye says. You’ll also find art from other local artists, consignment clothes and goods from her mother’s shop, Fine Consignments in Edenton, and The Sailor’s Bed hammocks. Faye’s sister, Snow, is the one you’ll see crafting handmade hammocks in downtown Manteo in the warm months, and she sells her hammocks here. Ask about art classes and workshops at Hazy Art.
